気味

気味 (きみ) is a grammatical construct that conveys a sense of feeling or tendency towards something. It can highlight a slight state of being or emotion that suggests discomfort or unease. It is often used to describe a condition that is just beyond normal but not seriously problematic.

For instance, if someone says 疲れ気味 (つかれぎみ), it means they are feeling somewhat tired, but not completely exhausted. This grammatical form is especially useful in everyday conversations when one wants to describe temporary states or mild feelings.

• It can be used with both nouns and verbs.
• The usage typically implies a subjective feeling or perception.